2001 04 17 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2001
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, PeAa, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the southwest corner
of Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive. Property Owner Agency: Rael
Development Corporation.
2. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the terminus of
Avenue 62 and west of Madison Street. Property Owner/Negotiator:
Travertine.
The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 7:00 pm.
7:00 P.M.
The Agency reconvened with Board Member Pei~a absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Minutes of
April 3, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried with Board Member Pe~a ABSENT.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 17, 2001.
2. TRANSMII-rAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001.
3. TRANSMI~-FAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 28,
2001, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
MARCH 31, 2001.
4. APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF RDA PROJECT AREA NO. 2 FUNDS
TOWARD THE BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON CALLE TAMPICO, PARK
AVENUE, AND AVENUE 50.
5. RATIFICATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR GOLF DESIGN SERVICES.
(This item was moved from the City Council Consent Calendar.)
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried with Board Member Pe~a
ABSENT.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN OPTION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESBYTERIAN
HOMES REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF TEN ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 47 AND
ADAMS STREET AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS.
Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and
advised of the following changes to the agreement: modifying Section 4(a) to
read," ...... With respect to the Purchase Price, the price of the property shall be
$1,000,000 or the HUD determination of value for a fully-improved site
whichever is less. The Optionee agrees to consult with the Agency if HUD
requires Optionee to obtain its appraisal by utilizing an appraiser from the list of
appraisers approved by HUD."; and modifying Section 4(g) to read, "The
Agency's reasonable approval of Optionee's project financing other than the
HUD capital advance including sources and uses of funds and a Project pro
forma."
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In response to Chairperson Henderson, Mr. Herman advised there is a waiting
list for senior housing. Chairperson Henderson stated she understood there's
a shortage of available apartments and a waiting list for the Spanos Apartments.
Sally Little, 516 Burchett Street, Glendale, Vice President of Affordable Housing
for Southern California Presbyterian Homes (SCPH), spoke regarding the need
for affordable senior housing.
In response to Board Member Sniff, Ms. Little stated the rental fee is 30% of
the senior's income, which is generally $700 or less.
In response to Board Member Adolph, Ms. Little confirmed SCPH will manage
and maintain the apartment complex.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve an Option
Agreement with Southern California Presbyterian Homes as amended (modifying
Section 4(a) to read, ". ..... With respect to the Purchase Price, the price of the
property shall be $1,000,000 or the HUD determination of value for a fully-
improved site whichever is less. The Optionee agrees to consult with the
Agency if HUD requires Optionee to obtain its appraisal by utilizing an appraiser
from the list of appraisers approved by HUD."; and modifying Section 4(g) to
read, "The Agency's reasonable approval of Optionee's project financing other
than the HUD capital advance including sources and uses of funds and a Project
pro forma.") and authorize the Executive Director to execute the necessary
documents. Motion carried with Board Member Pe~a ABSENT.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE EXTENSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS
BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA RESULTING IN THE AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF A
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
THE UNITED STATED POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE SUM OF $1.00 PER YEAR.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve an
extension of a sublease agreement between the City of La Quinta and the
United States Postal Service. Motion carried with Board Member Pe~a ABSENT.
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STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
The Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1.
The Agency meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session
which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown
Act).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency